PPE Tie Rod sleeves

[Marauderer]

I installed my TR sleeves today and I am not impressed. I understand the principle behind the sleeve but they just aren't impressive.

Anyone else running TR Sleeves that will speak up??

 

[BoostN]

What's not impressive about them? They get the job done.

 

[Marauderer]

It is probably just me but the inner end of the tie rod is exposed about 1" and it just looks a little hokey. I know that the short piece exposed is much stronger than the whole tie rod being exposed. Just a comment and I see you have run these and from your comment they did what they are suppose to.

Thanks for the input Jeff.:hihi::thumbsup:

 

[RI Chevy Silveradoman]

I have them. I have had no problems at all.

 

[Marauderer]

I have them. I have had no problems at all.

Great, are you strictly on road or do you do minor offroading?

 

[RI Chevy Silveradoman]

Primarily on-road. I tow a camper in the summer months. Definitely better than not having them.

 

[BoostN]

It is probably just me but the inner end of the tie rod is exposed about 1" and it just looks a little hokey. I know that the short piece exposed is much stronger than the whole tie rod being exposed. Just a comment and I see you have run these and from your comment they did what they are suppose to.

Thanks for the input Jeff.:hihi::thumbsup:

4x4 boosted launches held up just fine..

And many, many others can say the same.

 

[Marauderer]

Most of my truck work will be on road (4X4 Launches:hihi and some towing. I might do some two track off roading and as long as I take it easy i think I will be fine

 

[RI Chevy Silveradoman]

If you want or need something stronger, call norcal nick and get the tie rods on steroids.

 

[Pepperidge]

I've got the Cognito HD tie rods and easily have upwards of 50 28lb+boosted launches on (IMO)well prepped tracks...more traction means more stress on the parts...I also have the controversial Cognito pitman Idler arm braces (put on at the same time of the tie rods)

 

[Marauderer]

I put the braces on also when I installed the sleeves.

There are a whole bunch of folks running them without problems and only a few with problems.

It makes one wonder exactly what is happening there. With my meager amount of knowledge on the subject it would seem that a lot of idlers arms and some pitman arms are not getting greased and are wearing out way before their time. I mean once the joint goes dry it only takes about 10K mi. and the joint is worn out. Throw in some really strong stresses and it will accelerate that wear rate.:hihi: